We take an in-depth approach that goes beyond the traditional purview of primary care. Our goal is to address the root cause of why you feel the way you do, and help guide you throughout every step of your health journey.
Functional Medicine looks not at the what, but the why. It is a science-based approach to health care that treats the individual, not just a disease. By addressing the root cause, we activate natural healing abilities of the body, and identify the underlying cause of a problem.
What we now call Alternative (Functional Medicine) is not just an optional complement to Western Medicine. These traditions are as old as humanity itself. The way to stay healthy is by taking care of body, mind and spirit in every way that’s under our control. That is the goal of Functional Medicine.
Our monthly toxic exposure is equal to the toxic burden experienced by someone who lived two generation ago. Our daily lives need detoxifying pathways in place to keep us from the damaging effects of the toxins we are exposed to daily.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults typically need between seven and nine hours of sleep per night in order to function at their best. Getting a few less hours for even a few nights in a row can have the same effect as staying awake for 24 hours straight.
Health and energy require good nutrition. Ensuring you have a healthy diet is important for healing from disease, illness and is imperative in keeping all the systems in the body working well. Since we all eat differently and have different genes and environments, our diets need to be personalized for our individual needs.
“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it.” Plato – Being consistently active helps you to live longer, have a better quality of life, improve your mental health, and improve your self-image.
Managing stress is important. Having a chronic disease is stressful, not only emotionally, but physically. Finding ways to help your body get rid of stress is important for healing.
We look at every aspect of the patients lifestyle and we treat the body as a whole. Our program is very patient centered. We give patients a plan and we help them through the process so that they are successful.
Autoimmune Diseaseses
Chronic Illnesses
Unexplained Symptoms
Mental Health
Gastrointestinal
Hormones & Menopause
Cardiovascular & Metabolic
For the sixth year in-a-row, Hoag Hospital has been the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report. Through our program, you’ll not only work with a team of health professionals from a wide range of disciplines, but you’ll also have access to specialists and labs that may not be available at other Functional Medicine programs.
Hoag Functional Medicine’s guiding mission is to restore a patient’s health starting with an extensive examination of the body’s biochemistry, genetics and environment to uncover the root causes of dysfunction. Through habit changes, mindfulness, balancing the body’s hormones, herbal therapy and using food as medicine, we literally transform a person’s health so that he or she can live their best life.
Hoag Functional Medicine offers a science-based approach to health care that treats the individual, not just a disease.
For $300/mo, we offer a Functional Medicine membership program with Dr. Stivi, who will act as your primary care physician. A limited patient panel means same or next day appointments, along with longer appointment times than your average primary care office. Additional services are available as recommended by Dr. Stivi.
Our mission is to empower participants of our Functional Medicine program. We offer a month-to-month program for those wishing to continue guidance from our Functional Medicine team. This includes:
“My treatment plan has affected my life in two areas. First is peace of mind. Knowing that I’m doing everything I can to maximize my health benefits, and also making sure that I’m operating at peak levels out of my personal life and at work.”
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